I grew up with this issue! I would say things like:
"Oh I suck" (For the times I lacked creative inspiration)
"I know I am so bad" (For getting a B)
"I am evil" (for misbehavior EVERY teen makes)
"I hate my body" (For getting above 100 pounds)
It is no surprise that I was (am) a perfectionist! It took a lot of hard work and "re-training" of those old tapes - but I am now almost 30 years old and completely ok with not being perfect (or anywhere near it).
I think what you talk about is one of the most important lessons we all need to learn. We are our own worst enemies, our own critiques. Sometimes I still have to remind myself that no one else may notice my zit or chipped nail, a boss won't judge a small error as much as I do and a friend/loved one will always accept the devil on my shoulder just as much as the angel.
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I grew up with this issue! I would say things like:
"Oh I suck" (For the times I lacked creative inspiration)
"I know I am so bad" (For getting a B)
"I am evil" (for misbehavior EVERY teen makes)
"I hate my body" (For getting above 100 pounds)
It is no surprise that I was (am) a perfectionist! It took a lot of hard work and "re-training" of those old tapes - but I am now almost 30 years old and completely ok with not being perfect (or anywhere near it).
I think what you talk about is one of the most important lessons we all need to learn. We are our own worst enemies, our own critiques. Sometimes I still have to remind myself that no one else may notice my zit or chipped nail, a boss won't judge a small error as much as I do and a friend/loved one will always accept the devil on my shoulder just as much as the angel.
Thank you!
November 17, 2009 - 10:29pmThis Comment
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